Best Kickstarter Watches

16 Kickstarter Watches For Any Budget

Watch projects have had a strong presence on Kickstarter ever since its early days. And there have been countless watch projects, both extremely successful and underfunded.

But what sets them truly apart from the watchmaking tradition is their true freedom in design, choices in materials, and breaking of conventions. You can find pretty much anything your watch-loving heart desires: from watches made out of whiskey barrels, to ultra thin minimalist timepieces.

Here are just a few to get you inspired. We've looked at a huge variety that all at one point were successful Kickstarter projects at all price points we could find to truly suit any budget.

Rossling & Co: Ultra-Thin Watches

These awesome ultra-thin timepieces come in a variety of different looks and will suit almost any style of clothing. Whether your breaking out the three-piece or going out for a round of soccer, these versatile watches are guaranteed to make you stand out.

PEREN: Affordable Swiss-Designed Luxury Watches

Cut out the middle man and fulfill your Swiss Luxury dreams wihtout spending a fortune. For about 400 to 500 dollars, you can chose between a variety of classic styles, modeled after some of the finest Swiss styles.

The designs of the different timepeices are inspired by World War II era chronographs intended for pilots.

We particularly like the classic Chrono Black Military Edition. It features a genuine leather strap in deep black and a matte metal accented chronograph face.

HAVOK: Disrupting Luxury Watches

These minimalist watches are carefully constructed to do what a watch is supposed to do: tell the time. They ship in five different designs, and four different straps, so there are plenty of looks to chose from.

And if you're unsure, at $69, these come pretty darn close to impulse-buying territory.

Lew & Huey

Multiple models have been successfully funded on Kickstarter, each with its own look and source of inspiration. The Spectre pictured above takes a page otu of the boks of old-school flieger pilot watches, bringing its design elements into the 21st century.

Brew Watch Co.

The peculiar rectangular design is sure to make you stand out in a crowd. The gold finish and size allows it to be both a dressy watch, but stands on its own as a piece of jewelry when you're out with friends.

Helgray Silverstone

Helgray has successfully designed a watch that replicates the 60s racing look perfectly. You can chose between a black leather strap or classic metal clasp. The subtle minute markers finish off the design of the timepiece beautifully.

Ventus' Caspian

Ventus managed to raise an impressive $206,000 with a goal of less than a sixth of that. The design is an hommage to WW2 navigators, with an updated and simplified face and a rugged natural leather strap.

The Calligraph Duneshore by Visitor Watch Co.

The unusual shape of the Duneshore gives it a unique look and really stands out from the crowd of typical roundface, and rounded case chronographs and minimalist watches. The curved backcase is a gorgeous feat of engineering and will mold to your wrist like none other.

The Duneshore comes in a number of different colors, and you can chose from a variety of leather straps available on their website.

The Ambush Digital Analog Watch by Smith & Bradley

The Ambush combines the best of both worlds: the precision of digital watches and the elegance and design of analog timepieces. It's militaristic look can be matched with an army green nylon strap or waterproof black plastic band.

Throne Watch 1.0

The Brooklyn-based watch brand's first design was succesfully funded in 2014. It features an elegant thin bezel case with a gold or silver finish. The natural leather straps are handmade and the Quartz Movement will last you for decades.

The OCEANIS by Anstead Watches

Anstead's OCEANIS claims to be the first model in its "Naval Combat series." And we see where they're coming from. The crenelation finish around the edges gives it a distinctive industrial look and the metal clasp can be paired with even the dressiest of suits.

THE BARREL: Handcrafted Watch Made With Whiskey Barrel Wood

Watch brand Original Grain really went all out in the quest to prove that a solid timepiece can be made out of truly anything. The world's first watch amde out of reclaimed whiskey barrels can now be pre-ordered on Kickstarter.

The unique blend of wood and stainless steel textures are truly unique. And if that doesn't convince you, you only have to pledge $129.

Stranger Watches: Thoroughbred Timepiece Collection

Don't be fooled by the rounded edges of this classic looking watch. It's rugged and durable steel frame will withstand anything you can throw at it. And with a 42mm diameter and short lugs, it will mold to your wrist immediately.